One of the key elements for successfully achieving all you goals is by having what I call a Goal Getter™ Gang. I’m Nancy Morris and your Goal Getter™ Gang is a group of specific people who agree to undertake specific actions to help you achieve your specific goal. Other names for this group of allies are mastermind group or success team.

But I have another very important group in my life. This is my Go To Gang.

These are the people I “go to” when I have a question, need a different perspective, am not sure what to do next or need to get in touch with a further contact. My Go To Gang is filled with experts, specialists and highly skilled professionals. Some are very close friends and some are general acquaintances.

If I have a question regarding some aspect of marketing, for example, I know about 6 different people I could call. Though it may relate to a specific goal, my question is a one-off and so it’s not necessary to make that person part of my Goal Getter™ Gang.

People in my Go To Gang are those I seek out occasionally for general help, support, advice, ideas or guidance, whereas those in my Goal Getter™ Gang are there to help with a specific goal for a defined length of time.

Action - Make a list of at least 10 people you “go to” already. Keep the list handy and add names as they become apparent. (And make yourself available for their Go To Gang.)

Over time, you will see that your Go To Gang holds a wealth information that can help you overcome any block, challenge or obstacle on your path to success.

Office conflicts occur all the time. Even if the fight is only going on in your head, it’s still negatively and directly impacting your ability to achieve success.

You see, the moment you start to feel angry about something, you are no longer looking for a solution. Instead, you are out to protect yourself. You don’t see the many chances to find a resolution that are always part of a confrontation.

At its heart, expressed anger is a form of defense.

And even playing out a confrontation in your mind’s eye gets the same adrenaline pumping, heart-beating physical response a loud exchange would. Fight or flight in action!

Action - Next time you’re feeling irked by Bob down the hall or are standing toe to toe with Jane from accounting, recognize the fear being expressed in anger. The simple act of acknowledging this to yourself can calm you down and give you back your control.